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Two Women Rappers Push Back Against Musical Misogyny

Ken Tucker reviews Monie Love's Down to Earth and Shazzy's Attitude: A Hip Hop Rapsody. Ken says these women provide a solid alternative to the prevailing misogynistic lyrics in contemporary rap and heavy metal.

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Other segments from the episode on December 6, 1990

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, December 6, 1990: Interview with Hedrick Smith; Review of Monie Love's album "Down to Earth" and Shazzy's album "Attitude"; Interview with Harold McGee; Review of the film…

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